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Biola’s Mission and Strength Reaffirmed by WSCUC Accreditation
WSCUC commended Biola’s mission, stewardship of resources and exemplary governance
July 28, 2026
Biola University has been granted an eight-year reaccreditation term from the Western Association of Schools and Colleges (WASC) Senior College and...
Academics, School of Arts and Letters
Biola to Launch Bachelor of Arts in Politics, Philosophy, and Economics
The program will educate and train Biola undergraduates to be comprehensive Christian strategic thinkers within fields such as public policy, education and law
July 15, 2026
With all eyes on the celebration of the United States’ 250th anniversary on July 4, 2026, the nation’s government, its leaders and policies have...
School of Arts and Letters
Biola Launches The School of Arts and Letters
The new school combines two existing schools: the School of Fine Arts and Communication and the School of Humanities and Social Sciences
July 01, 2026
On July 1, 2026, Biola University launched one of the most significant restructurings in its recent history: The School of Arts and Letters. The...

Your Spiritual Dryness Might Be a Gift
May 08, 2026 — The Gospel Coalition
This book review in The Gospel Coalition discusses "When God Seems Distant," written by Dr. Kyle Strobel, director of the Institute of Spiritual Formation, and Dr. John Coe, professor of spiritual theology. The article dives into why seasons of spiritual dryness are common among believers and why they are vital to spiritual growth and drawing nearer to God.
What Is Godly Resistance?
April 16, 2026 — Christianity Today
In a new Christianity Today article, Carmen Joy Imes, associate professor of Old Testament, explores how Scripture shapes our understanding of “godly resistance.” From the Hebrew midwives in Exodus to modern examples like Corrie ten Boom, she invites readers to consider what it means to fear God above all.
The Spiritual Battle for Your Marriage
April 13, 2026 — Focus on the Family
Tragically, many Christians are virtually ignorant of spiritual warfare. But Dr. Tim Muehlhoff, director of the Winsome Conviction Academy, and his wife, Noreen Muehlhoff, describe how real and significant this issue is, and why Satan targets Christian marriages in particular in this Focus on the Family podcast.